{"product_id":"large-french-map-artois","title":"Le Comté d'Artois, France","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis magnificent late seventeenth century map presents the complex political geography of Lorraine during the reign of Louis XIV, when French territorial ambitions transformed the European landscape. Created by Nicolas Sanson, the royal geographer whose work established the foundations of French cartography, this copper plate engraving documents the Duchies of Lorraine and Bar alongside the episcopal territories of Metz, Toul, and Verdun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe elegant baroque cartouche in the upper right announces the map's comprehensive scope, while meticulous engraving renders hundreds of towns, villages, and geographic features across this strategically vital borderland. Original hand coloring in characteristic red delineates the boundaries between these territories, each with its own complex feudal history. The craftsmanship reflects the highest standards of Parisian mapmaking during the grand siècle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinguished example of French royal cartography from the Nine Years' War era, this map offers collectors both scholarly depth and decorative presence. It bridges the worlds of geographic science and artistic achievement that defined the Sun King's France.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25.25\" x 36.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nicolas Sanson\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42074239697011,"sku":"AP3342","price":524.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-3454-research-detail-ss-m-QUmxiDUea9ZdCgVkFZb0LHPbn5FBQk.jpg?v=1776373196","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/large-french-map-artois","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}